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51 MZ

2016 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,783 mi
Last recorded78,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21845,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 MZ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 69,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 30,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,873 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 23,860 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 9,685 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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51 MZ is a 2016 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 45,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 51 MZ registered?

51 MZ is a 2016 BMW 218, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is 51 MZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 MZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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